Bulgargaz selected Shell as winner of tender to deliver one LNG cargo from the United States.
Tender attracted five bidders to supply roughly 1 million megawatt‑hours of LNG for delivery via Turkey.
Cargo will be loaded in the U.S., expected to arrive end‑May 2026 to meet summer demand.
The import utilizes Bulgargaz’s agreement with Turkish operator BOTAS, providing access to Turkish storage and pipelines.